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title: "What WPLN is Reading, Watching, Listening to, and Excited for: November 2025"
description: Here's what WPLN staff recommend reading, watching, and listening to during the month of November 2025, as well as what we're excited for!
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# [What WPLN is Reading, Watching, Listening to, and Excited for: November 2025](https://womenspublicleadership.net/blog/what-wpln-is-reading-watching-listening-to-and-excited-for-november-2025)

 Written by [Sarah Quinlan](https://womenspublicleadership.net/blog/author/sarah-quinlan) | Nov 26, 2025 3:53:59 PM

**READING | *Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress* by Lorissa Rinehart: **We love celebrating American trailblazers — [Jeannette Rankin was the first woman to hold federal office](https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Earthquake-Jeannette-Rankin-Congress/dp/1250353041/) in the United States, having been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916, 4 years before the 19th Amendment.

[WPLN's Rankin Circle](https://womenspublicleadership.net/rankin-circle) is named for Jeannette and comes with a suite of premium benefits, including exclusive access and discounts!

**WATCHING | *The American Revolution* on PBS: **This [six-part documentary miniseries on the American Revolution](https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-american-revolution) premiered on November 16 and is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt — and [highlighted several key women leaders](https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-american-revolution/key-figures-of-the-american-revolution)!

**LISTENING TO | "Women Veterans Share Their Stories: Military Service, Trauma Recovery, and VA Healthcare Reform" episode of the Americans for Prosperity *American Potential *podcast: **Americans for Prosperity released this episode on Veterans Day, and [it's a powerful episode](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-veterans-share-their-stories-military-service/id1661043438?i=1000736292581) on "the urgent need for VA reform, mental health support, and a national effort to truly see and hear our veterans beyond a simple 'thank you for your service.' ”

EXCITED FOR | Giving Tuesday: Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Despite women making up more than 50% of the population, we're still underrepresented in public office — so WPLN trains and supports the women ready to fill those seats. This Giving Tuesday, [we hope you'll consider joining the movement and supporting ](https://womenspublicleadership.net/donate)[WPLN](https://womenspublicleadership.net/donate), whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community!

[Click here to read the November 2025 newsletter](https://go.womenspublicleadership.net/wpln-newsletter-november-2025).

 

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